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Wickliffe council hears Lake Tran's offer to replace Euclid Avenue bus shelter, agency says it will fully fund project
Summary
Lake Tran representatives told the Wickliffe City Council on May 11 that the transit agency will fund and install a new bus shelter on Premier property at Lloyd and Euclid Avenue; council members asked for engineering plans and favored a shelter matching the city's existing style.
Ben, a representative of Lake Tran, told the Wickliffe City Council on May 11 that the transit agency will demolish the city's aging bus shelter at Lloyd and Euclid Avenue and can provide and install a replacement at Lake Tran's expense.
"This is a 100% funded by Lake Tran," Ben said, presenting handouts of standard shelter designs the agency has used in Lake County. He told the council the agency can supply options ranging from a simple signpost or bench to a larger shelter with lighting, heaters and real-time signage; lead times for prebuilt shelters can be 36 to 40 weeks.
Mayor Sacks and council members discussed siting and maintenance. Ben said Lake Tran typically asks property owners for a license agreement when the structure sits outside the right-of-way and that the agency's engineers will prepare drawings, get owner sign-off and submit plans to the city building department for approval before bidding and construction.
Council members favored keeping a consistent appearance with the city's existing shelter style ("type 1a" in the handout). Several members said lighting would be desirable for safety; Police Chief Bush recommended lighting but advised against installing heat. Ben said Lake Tran can explore solar lighting packages that would avoid grid connections.
Council direction and next steps: Lake Tran will have engineering drawings prepared and will send them to Mayor Sacks; the agency will price and bid work once the council selects a preferred design and secures the landowner's agreement. The council did not take a formal vote during the May 11 meeting but indicated support for moving forward with plans and coordination with Premier, the property owner.
Why it matters: The existing shelter dates from the mid-20th century and council members said it is outdated and poorly lit; replacing it could improve safety and the appearance of a key stretch of Euclid Avenue as nearby redevelopment proceeds. Lake Tran said the cost will not burden city funds and the work would be coordinated through standard licensing and building-approval processes.
